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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
THE FyRsT STEP FOR Defence

The Senate has struck the core of the qucs
ton Of National defence. The two admirable
measures passed on Monday for the promotion
of the manufacture Of heavy ordnance and the
establishment Of gun factories were strictly In
line with The TRIBUNE's recommendations
What is needed first and foremost in providing
for the defence Of the country Is modern ord
nance. With an adequate supply of guns Of the
largest sizes, the seaboard in an emergency
could be rapidly placed In n condition Of de-
fence. Earthworks similar to those which gave
the British feet the most trouble at Alexandria
could be constructed without serious delay
1t would not be the scientific system Of harbor
defence which the engineers have in mind when
they propose submarine mines and galleries and
earthwOrh foundations for tuITets, easements
and magazines 1t would be tolcrably effective.
however, if there were big guns mounted be-
hind the earthworks and without these guns
the most scientific system of harbor defence
would be Of little value.
The guns cannot lie improvised in a sudden
emergency. The art Of making them must be
acquired the plant and machinery must be
provided, and the industry must be established
on American soil. These measures are com
prehensive In scope and are designed 10 furnish
the Government with adequate facilities for arm
ing the new feet and any coast defcnccs that
may be constructed They will domesicatc the
industry of manufacturing guns Of the heaviest
weight and provide the country with the means
Of arming itself efficiently and speedily when
any unforeseen emergency arises These bills
are the most direct defensive measures that
have yet been brought forward. We trust that
they will not meet with factious opposition in
the lower House, but will lie accepted as the
practical solution of the complex problem Of
National defence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

Mrs Henry J. Barley gave large reception ana Yea
Yesterday for her daughters the Misses Barley
at No 6I6 Filthaye. over 30 guests called
Mrs Thomas gave ladies' luncheon yesterday at her
home, No II West Fifty-seventhst
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warner gave cotillon to fifteen
couples last evening at their home, No $50 Lexington
ave-
Mrs. j. W. Harden gave children's party at her home
No 439 West Twenty seeondst last evening one hun
drcd guests present 10 enjoy the dancing ana supper
which served afterward.
The Brooklyn Heights Dancing Class gave its annual
ball at Remsen Hall last evening. -,
Among others who entertained yesterday ut their homes
were Mrs Theodore Cuyer aud Miss Cuyler OF no 80
PoilIon No % East Forty nfth-st; MIS- William IL
Beers. No. % East Forty eighhst; Mrs Pau Dana No
Ffthave., and Mrs. W. b. Lawrence. No. o. East ihry
fourtl-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
PERSONAL.

When the Prince of Naples visited Leghorn recently no
took pains to call Mano Garbald, who s pupii III
the Naval Academy there.
An earnest effort is being made in Philadelphia for the
erection Of monumental statue OF General McCean a'
the east front Of the Municipal Building.
Lord Cranbrook is the oldest of the British Capinet
Minister'S at seventytwo years. and Mr. A. ]. Baour at
thirty light, Is the youngest
Nine Modeska says she will not return to Poland to
live because she can do nothing there, Russian tyranny
is 80 great She wants live where she can take an
active interest in whatever is going on about her'
The late Lord Iddeslegh admirable sory-teer'
and had wonderful store Of Devonshire tales ~ his co
mand.
Another effort Is to be made by Bosonlans TO get
through Congress bill approprating $4,000 Tor inc
monument to Joseph Warren, which was ordereu W DO
erected by Congress many years ago.
Sir Michael Morris the first Roman Catholic appointed
to be Lord Cnie;Justce OF Ireland since the Reforma-
ton 1t is notable incident that the appointment
should be made by Conservative Government.
Mrs. Frances HodgsOn Burnett has gone to Was hing
ton for the remainder Of the winter.
The Regent of Bavaria making his learn useful
trades Prince Rupert who will probably be King some
day Is apprenccd Munich wood turner, and works
daily bench Prince Francis is learning to paint
houses and Prince Charles Is an industrious marketgar
dencr.
Mr. Fairchid tho Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury,
who is widely looked upon Mr. Mannings successor Is
n short stout man, with a large, wellrounded head
covered with black hair sreaked with silver His black
musache il also turning gray and his bright BLACK eyes
look out through gold-rlmlned glasses.
The Due dc Ncmours has sold his mansion in Paris to
NJ. Maurice Ephrussi for $6SO,OOO.
Mr. George Bancroft has German body servant who has
been with him since he at Berlin. Inc servant
wakes the historian precisely at o'clock every morning
and prepares his clothes for him put and an hour
later brings him his breakfast OF which the principal fea
ture Is nne wheat bread.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
Mr.. PARNELL ONCE MORE.

The Irish leaders speech in the Commons has
soldifcd the Home Rule column. The National
Leagues agIarian programme threatened al
one time TO break up the alliance between the
Liberals and the NaliOnaIists. The plan OF cam
paign formulated by Mr.. O'Bricn and carried
out by Mr.. Dillon could not command the
respect of any section Of the Liberal party
Mr. Gladstone could not lie expected to defend
SO doubtful a method Of procedure, and the
Unionisis were anticipating with ill-cOnceaicd
satisfaction the embarrassment which discus
sion of the subject would cause among their
former colleagues Mr.. Parncl with his wonted
dextcrity has rescued his allies from an awk-
ward position. Without regulating the plan
Of campaign, he has explained it away as Oh a
par with the Governments back-handed efforts
to prevent evictions and TO reduce rents; and
he has bI ought forward an amendment which
Naionaliss and Liberals alike can support
with hcartiness.
The rumors in relation TO Mr.. Parncl's i'll
health will excite renewed apprehension through
out liberty-loving Christendom. His work will
not, like Mr.. Gladstonc's, end with the cstab-
lshmcnt Of home rule in Ireland. His crown-
ing work, If his life be spared, will begin when
that of the aged Liberal leader ends. The
organization Of a separate Legislature and Min
isry in Dublin will require not only the I'M
rivaled political authority which Mr.. ParneIl
has acquired among his own people, but also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
an EPISODE or BURGLdRY

Thomas Carlyle, in a brilliant but bitter and
unjust flash Of wit, once gave what he called
Ilias Americana in nuce.' The true Iliad OF
the Democratic party, in q nutshell. is now TO
be observed in New-JeIsey. 1t h a bit OF history
so thoroughly typical OF that party that honest
citizens everywhere viii do well not merely TO
study it, but to "clip il out and paste il in their
hats, 10 look at whenever they are tcmpled to
vote for the Bourbon brand OF reform
First, the Democrats, aided by the La
Dor men, seated one Turley Asscmblyman for IL
Camden district, although the ComnStee on Flee
lions reported against him. Second. by the aid of
Turkeys vote Walter. another Democratic claimant
was railroaded into seat to which the people
had not elected him. Third, by the aid OF the votes
Of Turkey and Walter, the Democrats dismissed
the Elections Committee. and appointed in its
place another one, 80 constituted that, IL
was thought, no Republican contestant would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
RECEPTION OF PALESTINE CouuANDERY

A BRILLIANT GATHERING THE OPERA HOUSE,
SOME OF THOSE PRESENT.
The Metropolitan Opera House presented brilliant
appearance last evening the occasion OF the ninth an
nual reception OF Palestine Commandery No Is Knights
Templar The Interior was tastefully decorated wi h
bunting and the various insignia OF the Masonic Order
and many of the boxes decorated with poed plants
aud floral designs The decorated with palms
and flowers, and in tho centre large cross
over which was the motto OF the orier
In hoe signo vinces, and beneath
which we're the words Palestine Commandery, Il X t.
together with the sentiment, Hall and Asylum Fund"
bazed forth in brilliant gas jets In the background
were knights in fetooned with the banners OF the
different Masonic orders. among which the banner Of
the Grand Lodge OF the State OF New-York.
At 10 o'clock the uniformed Knights OF Palestine Com
mandery under command OF Past Eminent Commander
Eugene Eunson marched upon the stage TO the stirring
strains OF the grand march Inauguration performed
by Gimore's Band The Knights mare he'd about tho
stage and then formed into two ranks and the Eminent
Commander OF Palestine Commandery, j. W. Bowden,
was escorted by the standard OF the order between the
ranks To the platform at the OF the stage The eni
commander there received the representatives OF tho
platform. The first to be thus received was the Most
Eminent William sherer Grand High Priest OF tao
Grand Chapter OF the State of NewYork with his official
staff. After him came Right Eminent Joseph A; John
son, Grand Commander OF the Grand Commandery OF
Knights Templars or Newiork and his associate Grand
Officers, who was followed by Most Eminent Charles
Roome Grand Master t OF the eto Grspd
W. ". Frank r. Lawrence accompanied by the following
ofia staff Deputy Grand Master X. W. John W. NrOO
man. Senior Grand Warden K w. James Ten Eyck Ju-
Nor Grand Warden K W. John Hodge. Grand Trea-ur
Il. W. John Boyd, Grand Secretary r W. Edward VI.
Ehlers. Grand Chapains T. W. John G.. Webster, X W.
Charles W. Camp. X W. Robert Collyer Grand standard
bearer X. W. John A. Davis, Grand SwOribearcr
Il. W. Edward Dood Grand Ste wards r. W. Horace l.
Greene, X W. Levy Samuels, L. W. Henry j. smith, X
W. Edward Il. HOrbur senior Grand Deacon X w.
Ephram W. Richardson, Junior Grand Deacon h W.
Lewis \. Mattice Grand Lecturer K W. George H. Ray
mond Grand Librarian 4 W. Herman q. Carter, Grand
Pursuant W. T. Mcdonald, Ulysses Baker
arhe members OF the Grand Commandery OF New YORK
present Joseph A. Johnson, A. c. GoOiae, George
IT, Loder, John Bomngton,W ID. May, Jesse h. Anthony,
Robert Macoy /. w. Ray +. C. Cristiance W. +. Martin,
When these had been received with APP
proprate hon0rs Palestine Commanicry then gave an
exhibition drill, performing the various movements with
the precision OF veterans half OF the proceeds OF
the entertainment will be devoted TO raising the debt on
the Masonic Temple and the other hali VIII go 20 ing
and LAYING the corner Of the Asylum for the Widows
and Orphans OF Masons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
RECOGNITION At YALE.

Robert Cook Yale's crack boating coach of
many years standing, has been rendered com
plmcntaTy dinner by a large number OF the sons
of that college in recognition Of his great services
in many boat race at which Yale was first at
the finish II is well, but We submit that the
other gentlemen, professors and tutors, who have
also done their best by the institution ought not
TO be Disseminated against. Can any good rea-
son be assigned why-fOr instance-the worthy
occupant OF Yae's chair of Moral Philosophy
should not be invited by appreciaJive alumni
TO take something? True it may be said that
moral philosophy Is nO-account study, while
boating is an indispensable Of the higher educa-
tion. But to grant tn this is SO is not to adj
nit that the professor of moral philosophy is not
entitled to q complimentary dinner. 1t simply
shows that he cannot Justly claim as good a dinner
rs Mr. Cook can. II the boating dinner Is in
fourteen courses, the moral philosophy dinner
perhaps could not properly 60 beyond six or seven.
And what IS true OF the professor of moral
philosophy is doubtless true also OF the professors
OF languages mathematics, polite literature.
chemistry and other subordinate SUBJECTS
subordinate TO boating. They are far too SENSIBLE
far too proficient in the science OF relative values
to expect q dinner given by the students In their
honor to compare with this boating dinner. In
pressed I'm q scholarly FORM their conviction In
tho premises would be that boating Is to all other
studies us IA is to 7. As for tho Yale tutors, the
chances are that those level-headed devotces of
knowledge on learning that "Bob' Cook Is to be
given dinner in fourteen courses will merely
entertain the impression that when their turn
comes they will be asked to q standup lunch or
IN carly tea with ice cream and sponge cake
passed around later In the evening. President
Dwight, having had his dinner with the alumni
does not come within the scope of the present dis
cussion. We may remark, however, that 1t Is
the common belief that tho dinner was in thir-
teen courses.
THE TRIBUNE trusts that Mr. Cook will ENJOY
the feast that is to be spread for him and which
he so richly deserves. lie and President Dwight
have done much for Yale. But can the alumni
draw the dinner line at those two without invit-
ing q stril1s In the Yale faculty?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
CONCERT OF TIE FOCAL UNION.

The second concert Of the New-York Vocal Union for
this took place at Chckerng Hall last evening
The society," which is known Of the best OF our
amateur organizations heard in Gastolds madriga
soldiers Brave and Gallant Be-" part song by j. G.
Macye entitled Fair is the Night" and the following adj
ditional works. namely: ave Maria, by a; Hunting
Song" by Mendelssohn W. w. Giehrisfs caatata Tho
Rose" words by James Russell LoweD Eaton Earrings
song OF the VIKINGS" John Wibye's madrgal The
Lady Orana' II. l. de Pea-saPs part song Who shall
Win MY Lady Fairl" and MoOre's familiar minstrel
Boy" arranged by Mr. s. p Warren. the efficient con-
uctor OF the society. The solo performers were Mrs X
Huer- Avis contralto and Mr.. J. f. Rhodes. volinst
The audience OF line character socially, but not
numerous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09

have anv chance at its hands. On this fraudu-
lent majority Mr. Leon Albeit based his hope OF
getting into the United States Senate. But last
week the cornerstone of the structure was
knocked out 1t was shown that the apparent ma
jority for Tiirley had been obtained by commit-
ting a felony. This was established by the testi-
mony Of the loclSsmith who was the unconscious
tool Of Democratic ballot-box burglars
So the Democratic majority rests on Walter
and Turley. And Walter got his seat through
Turkeys vote. And Turley got his seat and vote
by the grace Of a gang Of midnight burglars
This Is the situation in New-Jersey. 1t now
only remains to be seen what the self-respecting
citizens of that State propose to do about it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
amusemenis.

AfJou OPERA HOUsE-S-The Mascott
CAsISO-S-EFminie. .,e,
DAYS IHEATRE-2 and S-The Tanning OF tho oh'o"
Observation-Disclosures
EprN Observation-Disclosures.
Gn.xn Oprp, HoUsY-2 and S-Janauschek .
H.RRlGAN's PARK THEATRE ana S-McNooho9 . 'ASA~
IyycrUM TmE.TRE-S-Masks and races
MADISON SQUARE GARDEs-S-Wid vest
MADISON SQUARE THEATRR-s-7Jin. the fehinal.
MrTpopoIITAN OPERA HOUsE-S-RienzL
N,nr o,s q ARpES-2 and S-Black Crook.
sr .xDARD THEATRE-S-ROsna NokeS
eTAR THE ArRE-s-Humming Bird
THALIa-Der Vagabund.
THEATRE CoMIQUE-s-rhe Main Line
UNION SQUARE THEATRE-S-Peg Wonngton
WAIL,CK's-S-Harbor Lights
bTu AVENUE THE AIRE-S-Marble Heart.
14ru-sT THEATRE-S-Dcnman Thompson
o3psT TARrRNAcLE near 6th-aveChris Before Pilate.
CTIl- AVE AND 55T-sr.-9a p. IN. and IL m.-The new
Cyclorama OF the Battles OF Vicksburg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
4 RECEPTION TO MISS FRAyCEs e WILLARD

4 RECEPTION TO MISS FRANCES e. WILLARD.
Flags of different nations. flowers and Chinese lanterns
decorated the new OF the Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union No East Fourteenthst. yesterday In
the afternoon and evening the rooms were crowded On
raised platform side Of the room Miss Frances +
willard the president of the union, received the members
OF the uuion living III Newlork and the ncighborhood
Miss Willard has a cheerful face with pleasant smile
Her manner easy aud sefpossessed and she chattc
in "A corial way to all who were presented 10 her
Several hundred ladies attended the reception during tho
(ay and In the evening Miss Willard made short al.
dress In which she spoke OF the encouraging prospects OF
the work OF the Woman's National Temperance UnoiL
Among those who present were Mrs /. j. Barnes,
OF the department OF Young Wonens Work Mrs. : A.
Mct,lees Miss VI. c. McCees. Mrs. Mary Easton, Mlss
Anna Gorion, Mrs william Harper and Mrs Mary
Hillcs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09

protest that the United States cannot await the
convenience of Canada in SO serious MATTER
but 1T does not bulge John Bull from his policy
of delay. Grave regret is also expressed tha'
the British Government has sanctioned the re.
cent Dominion law authorizing the search OIL
any foreign ship found in Canadian harpors or
within the three mile limit. The next point III
his matter which will attract interest Is INC
Canadian modas ripendi which, according W
statements in the House of Commons on Moh-
day night, is now on its way to London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09

the executive talents, tho genius for leadership
and discipline and the sober, conservative traits
of character for which he is pre-eminent in the
long line Of Irish agitators. Impairment OF
health which may incapacitate him for the
great work Of Irish reorganization will be an
irreparable loss 10 home rule and not only to
that cause, but to civilization. The creation
of a new nationality is always gain to civiliza-
ton; and legislative autonomy In Dublin,
wisely controlled by master hand, will mark
the reconstruction of national force
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
DEMOCRATIC WEAKNESS IN NETWORK.

The Democratic party is weaker in New York than 1t
was three years ago; Clcyeand's Administration has
thrown IL into a state OF lasstude which bears pain
iul resemblance to disgust and the Mugwumps, like
sureited children. making faces at the Admins
tration and crying for something new There stu
more potent reason the fractured condition OF the
party and It is to be found III tho desertion OF tue
Irish voters, Tho will from tDis time on, probably act
with the Republican INTERNATIONALLY, II Blaine
.hnll lac renominated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
CLEYELAND,S HYPOCRISY.

1t would be ddcult to cite palmer case OF dema-
gogism than is here revealed lby the appointment of
Matthewsl or palpabe instance Of the election
eerng dodge. Senator Ingalls, successfully shows il 10
he such by calling attention to the fact that Frederick
Douglass. the noat renowned oolored man In this
country and in the world, removed TO make way
Tor "A colored man Who slave thus leaving
the irresistible inference that the Presdents plea OF
recognition Of the oolored race u nothing less than
q piece OF political hypocrisy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
THE ANTISALOON MOVEMENT.

In the action yesterday Of the Executive
Committee of the State Temperance League
there il promise OF good results The mistake
in failing 10 adopt a name at Cortland that
would place the movement in close relations
with the National Anti-Saloop organization was
as far as possible repaired. A resolution was
adopted expressing full sympathy with the Ma
tional organization and declaring it to bc the
PURPOSE to cooperate with it. This resolution
will be embodied in the forthcoming address,
and it will have beneficial effect. No doubt
at the next convention the name will be changed
to prevent confusion.
Judge Davis made an admirable address. eX-
pressing his confidence in the success of this
movement. Neither he nor any other member
of the committee could see any hope for an
abatement of the saloon curse except through
the aid of the Republican party. Tho third
party movement they rightfully regard as q
deusion and a snare. Whatever good has been
accomplished for the temperance cause, In the
way of State legislation or by constitutional
enactment, has been done by tho Republican
marty. There Is no pretcncc Of any friendship
for the temperance cause by tho Democratic
party, and, MS Judge Davis remarked, "thc
third party Is Of necessity its ally
Preparations were made yesterday to push
this work. An effort will not be made TO
accomplish the impossible. The aim, as Judge
Davis defined It. is to take advantage Of high
license or any other movement that will at once
accomplish ne most for the cause, BY steady
steps forward In this way tho destroying evil
of the saloon may eventually 10 wiped out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
CHANGING HIS MEDICINE.
From The Chicago Tribune.

We learn from private sources that President Cleve
lnrd has dispensed ut .ast with the massage treatment
and now depends entirely reading the editorials OF
The Louisville Courier-Journal" Tor anti-fat pur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
sECoNDING TIE NOMINATION OF JUDGE
DAVIS
Erom Tne Ne,p. York Star.

correspondent OF luE TRIBUNE warmly urges the
selection of ex-Judge Noah Davis one OF the dele.
gates to the constitutional convention. The star
heartily seconds the suggestion. Judge Davss opin-
ions dfsr widely ron those of The STAR But IN the
constitutional convention every school OF thought on
political and politicos social issues should be repro
scnted by its foremost men and Noah Davis is GER
tany among the very abest Newly orkers IN his party
A. well ms one OF the best lawyers in the State We
cannot afford dispense with the SER ices OF sven
i"ri"t in the work OF framing our new fundamental
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
p T. BARNUM's LICENSE SCHEME.

Fr0tn q lefffr @ The Brld9Sp0Tt SldHadFI
Until public opinion will abolish them, Il ought TO be
evident to every sensible person who Will imparally
examine the subject. that there should be but
liquor license TO every 100 male alults These Licences
nhould be sold at auction, thoroughly advertised In
advance starting the first bid at goo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
. cu.nLEy0E 70 FRYING BISHOP.

A CHALLEN0E TO IRFING BISHOF.
BOSTON, Feb (SpeciaD. wallace l. Hight OF this
city, for many years an associate Of Heller the magician
that be u prepared to give public exposure Of
the methods Of Washington irving Bishop, the mind
rsadsr. Hs writssa 81 publicly invite Nh Bshop b
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-09
THE GARFIELD CLUB WANTs MORE ROOM

The Garfield cub held regular monthly meeting lass
night M its ub rooms 93s Eghhave President VIII
lam a. Belsmy presided After the regular business had
na ,n,shsi Thomas g. Rush, OF the Twentythrd Wafd
addressed the the rights and duties o. ei,issn ~
,xn,s ere listened with marked attention Anu no was o
"nsntv sppiaued The club 10 considering the advssoy
sscIrina larger